Dalton Knecht’s handling of the failed trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets has impressed many, especially given the turmoil surroundi

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One day before the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and a future first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Mark Williams . However, the trade was later rescinded due to a failed physical by Williams, and the players involved ended up returning to their previous teams.

The Los Angeles Lakers get perspective from an NBA All-Star as they look to regroup after trade deadline drama.

Highlights from Dalton Knecht’s media availability at the All-Star Rising Stars practice: Dalton Knecht on the rescinded trade with Charlotte: “It’s strange. I’m one of the few

SALT LAKE CITY — Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht said “it felt like a movie” after being traded to the Charlotte Hornets and then back to the Lakers after Los Angeles rescinded the trade three days later over a failed physical by Hornets center Mark Williams.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht has experienced quite the whirlwind in February, culminating in an exciting performance at the NBA’s Rising Stars game d

Luka Doncic is going back to work with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he's likely back to full speed as well. Coach JJ Redick says Doncic probably won't have a minutes restriction this week after his deliberate start to his Lakers tenure before the All-Star break.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick said there won't be any minutes restriction placed on newly acquired superstar Luka Doncic as Los Angeles returns to action one day early.

The NBA All-Star break was well-timed for the Los Angeles Lakers, as Luka Dončić is in line for more action when his team returns to the court. "He'll be fine," Lakers head coach JJ Redick told reporters Tuesday when discussing Dončić battling back from a calf injury.